Loretta Young-Wright
Experienced LCSW supporting stress and trauma recovery
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About
Loretta Young-Wright is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 35 years of experience providing mental health services across a variety of settings, including child welfare and educational environments. She has worked with diverse client populations and adapts her clinical approach to fit each person’s unique circumstances and strengths.
Her practice focuses on helping clients manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and self-esteem concerns. Loretta uses an engaging, collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed style, drawing on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and solution-focused therapy to develop practical coping skills and increase self-awareness.
Committed to cultural responsiveness, Loretta aims to create a respectful, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. She brings experience building meaningful therapeutic relationships and translates that skill to online care, helping people build resilience and work toward a more balanced, fulfilling life. As an LCSW, she maintains professional standards and continues to pursue growth to provide accessible, high-quality mental health support through virtual services.
Her practice focuses on helping clients manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and self-esteem concerns. Loretta uses an engaging, collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed style, drawing on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and solution-focused therapy to develop practical coping skills and increase self-awareness.
Committed to cultural responsiveness, Loretta aims to create a respectful, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. She brings experience building meaningful therapeutic relationships and translates that skill to online care, helping people build resilience and work toward a more balanced, fulfilling life. As an LCSW, she maintains professional standards and continues to pursue growth to provide accessible, high-quality mental health support through virtual services.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 35
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCSW 149.003625
- NPI Number: 1598929614
- License: LCSW (Illinois)
Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online
Loretta Young-Wright integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based interventions into her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients recognize and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression. Mindfulness-based interventions teach attention and awareness skills that can ease reactivity, promote emotional regulation, and support recovery from trauma.She also uses solution-focused techniques that emphasize practical steps and strengths clients already possess, which can be especially useful for navigating parenting challenges and life transitions. Loretta approaches treatment collaboratively and will work with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences.
Online therapy with Loretta can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity of care across distances within her licensure area, and access licensed professionals and therapists without the need to travel.
How much experience does Loretta Young-Wright have?
Loretta Young-Wright has 35 years of experience in mental health practice.
Is Loretta Young-Wright a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is IL LCSW 149.003625.
In which languages does Loretta Young-Wright provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Loretta Young-Wright located?
She is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Loretta Young-Wright as my therapist?
You can work with Loretta Young-Wright through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Loretta Young-Wright work with international clients?
Loretta Young-Wright does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Loretta Young-Wright cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.